About Little Mattie Campground
Number of accommodations: 18
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Campfire Ring
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Reviews (100)
What Guests Are Saying
Little Mattie Campground offers a beautiful and serene setting, with clean facilities and a dedicated camp host, Jeff, who is frequently praised for his helpfulness and friendliness. The campground is well-maintained, providing a peaceful experience with opportunities for fishing and wildlife viewing. However, some visitors noted the lack of water at the campground and issues with reservations, including a closed dump station, which detracted from their overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Little Mattie Campground offers a beautiful and serene setting, with clean facilities and a dedicated camp host, Jeff, who is frequently praised for his helpfulness and friendliness. The campground is well-maintained, providing a peaceful experience with opportunities for fishing and wildlife viewing. However, some visitors noted the lack of water at the campground and issues with reservations, including a closed dump station, which detracted from their overall experience.
Review Summary
Kharis N
VerifiedAugust 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop:
I’ve been going to this campground since I was little. I’m 27 now and my husband and I love to take our kids here once or twice a year. The campgrounds are always clean when we arrive and the campground host are always really nice to us. Bathrooms are kept clean! Our favorite activities while camping here are fishing and swimming. The fishing is phenomenal! There is a fly fishing bate shop up the road in Basalt and we love to make a stop there before heading into our camp site. If you head over to the dam there is a road that leads down to a day use area with picnic tables and grills. Another great fishing area!
Kharis N
VerifiedAugust 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop:
I’ve been going to this campground since I was little. I’m 27 now and my husband and I love to take our kids here once or twice a year. The campgrounds are always clean when we arrive and the campground host are always really nice to us. Bathrooms are kept clean! Our favorite activities while camping here are fishing and swimming. The fishing is phenomenal! There is a fly fishing bate shop up the road in Basalt and we love to make a stop there before heading into our camp site. If you head over to the dam there is a road that leads down to a day use area with picnic tables and grills. Another great fishing area!
Robert P
VerifiedJuly 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop:
The scenery was outstanding. The campground is not directly off the main road, so there were zero traffic sounds and it was pretty secluded. It was serene and peaceful. We saw deer every morning and other wildlife. The bathrooms were outstanding. We camp often in Texas and the pit toilets are usually pretty disgusting and just something that has to be gotten over...not at this campsite! THE CLEANEST pit toilet bathrooms EVER!
Robert P
VerifiedJuly 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop:
The scenery was outstanding. The campground is not directly off the main road, so there were zero traffic sounds and it was pretty secluded. It was serene and peaceful. We saw deer every morning and other wildlife. The bathrooms were outstanding. We camp often in Texas and the pit toilets are usually pretty disgusting and just something that has to be gotten over...not at this campsite! THE CLEANEST pit toilet bathrooms EVER!
Lori W
VerifiedJuly 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop:
Beautiful area, restrooms clean, saw deer every day, helpful camp hosts.
Lori W
VerifiedJuly 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop:
Beautiful area, restrooms clean, saw deer every day, helpful camp hosts.
Julie P
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop:
Overall the campground was beautiful with very clean restrooms. Views of the Ruedi Reservoir and surrounding mountains were awesome, including fishing on the Frying Pan River. Even though there was no drinking water, driving to the nearby campground worked just fine. Will definitely return!
Julie P
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop:
Overall the campground was beautiful with very clean restrooms. Views of the Ruedi Reservoir and surrounding mountains were awesome, including fishing on the Frying Pan River. Even though there was no drinking water, driving to the nearby campground worked just fine. Will definitely return!
CARL D
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop:
Had the place almost to myself. Nice location for fishing the lower Pan. Site # 5 needs to be leveled some.
CARL D
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop:
Had the place almost to myself. Nice location for fishing the lower Pan. Site # 5 needs to be leveled some.
Location Little Mattie Campground
Address:
Aspen Sopris Ranger District Po Box 309
Carbondale, CO, 81623
United States
Take I-70 west of Denver to Glenwood Springs Exit 116, Highway 82 to Basalt. At Basalt, take Frying Pan Road 15 miles to the Ruedi Complex Entrance.
Little Mattie Campground is accessible via I-70, with the nearest exit at Glenwood Springs (Exit 116). From there, Highway 82 leads to Basalt, and Frying Pan Road provides access to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.3767 / -106.807
Elevation: 2390 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
11AM
- Reserved sites must be occupied by 11 AM the day after arrival or the reservation will be forfeited.
- Campers must occupy their reserved site on the first night to ensure proper usage.
- Campers may leave the site for 24 hours but must occupy it at all other times.
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM; please vacate the site promptly to allow for preparation for incoming guests.
- Customer service contact information is provided for assistance.
Site capacity
- Limit of one RV with tow or one vehicle per tent site, with an option for one extra vehicle at an additional fee.
Fires & fuel
- Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to weather conditions, prohibiting campfires and charcoal fires.
Wildlife & food storage
- Obtain firewood locally and burn it on-site to prevent the spread of harmful organisms.
Fees & deposits
- Senior passes must be applied during booking for discounts on single sites.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
